Bihar Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
2016-17
Rs 98,700 crore
2015-16
Rs 84,400 crore
2016-17
Rs 78,500 crore
2015-16
Rs 66,800 crore
2016-17
Rs 18,500 crore
2015-16
Rs 16,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 22,800 crore
2015-16
Rs 19,500 crore
2016-17
3.3%
2015-16
3.1%
2016-17
Rs 6,700 crore
2015-16
Rs 5,600 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 78,500 crore | Rs 66,800 crore | +17.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 22,800 crore | Rs 19,500 crore | +16.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,600 crore | Rs 3,200 crore | +12.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 98,700 crore | Rs 84,400 crore | +16.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 80,200 crore | Rs 68,200 crore | +17.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 16,200 crore | +14.2% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 6,700 crore | Rs 5,600 crore | +19.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,100 crore | Rs 9,800 crore | +23.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.3% | 3.1% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 26.5% | 26.4% | โ |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2015-16 to 2016-17?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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